Independent, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Rhode Island
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
If you're preparing to sell your business or planning your exit strategy, you need an advisor who understands the complexities beyond just the sale price. A common mistake is focusing solely on the transaction without considering tax implications, timing, and your post-sale financial goals. Independent advisors here work without firm constraints, which can mean more flexible advice tailored to your unique situation.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they help minimize taxes from the sale, including capital gains and potential state taxes.
- Exit timing strategy. Confirm they consider market conditions and your personal readiness, not just immediate offers.
- Post-sale planning. Look for guidance on managing proceeds to support your lifestyle and future investments.
- Business valuation insight. Ensure they understand how to assess your business’s worth beyond headline numbers, including intangible assets.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Carson L
CFP®, Series 66
Greenville, RI
Kintra Wealth, LLC
Carson Leydecker specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering tailored advice on tax impact, exit timing, and post-sale planning, which is crucial for Rhode Island business owners preparing to sell. As a CFP®-certified independent advisor at Kintra Wealth, LLC, he provides flat-fee and blended fee options, serving high-net-worth clients with a collaborative, team-based approach, distinguishing him from others with his multi-generational wealth transfer and real estate investing expertise.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $515,103
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Carolann B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Newport, RI
Fox Hill Wealth Management
Carolann Brown specializes in business exit and sale strategy, bringing 42 years of experience and expertise in equity compensation tax strategy and business ownership considerations, which are crucial for managing tax impacts and timing your exit effectively. Based in Newport, RI, she operates independently with a flat-fee structure through Fox Hill Wealth Management, a fee-only firm that blends passive and active investment strategies, offering tailored financial planning for high-net-worth clients and pension plans.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $711,686
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Dylan M
CFP®, Series 65
Minneapolis, MN
CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC
Dylan Mc Garthwaite specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering flat-fee financial planning services that include business succession planning, which can help manage tax impacts and post-sale financial goals. Based in Minneapolis, he brings a coordinated approach through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, integrating wealth, tax, and estate professionals, which may provide more comprehensive support compared to advisors focused solely on transaction details.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $1,730,668
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Sean M
Series 63, Series 65
West Warwick, RI
Summit Financial, LLC
Sean Marchetti specializes in business exit and sale strategy with 27 years of experience, offering expertise in tax-loss harvesting and retirement plans for business owners, which is crucial for managing tax implications and post-sale planning. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure at Summit Financial, LLC in West Warwick, RI, he serves a diverse clientele including corporations and pension plans, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $1,318,898
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Eduardo B
CFP®, CFA®, Series 66
Providence, RI
Goal Wealth Advisory Group, LLC
Eduardo Borges specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering expertise in tax impact awareness, exit timing, and post-sale financial planning, which is crucial for Rhode Island business owners preparing to sell. His nine years of experience, CFP® and CFA® credentials, and independent status at Goal Wealth Advisory Group, which employs a primarily passive investment approach, distinguish him from others by combining deep financial planning with a disciplined, low-cost investment philosophy.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $499,794
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